32: How to Approach the College Transfer Objective Statement
Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss the Transfer Objective Statement. They cover the most frequent mistakes transfer applicants make while writing their admissions essays, as well as advice for draf...
9 Jan 202513min
30: What to Do if You Are Rejected in the Early Action/Early Decision Round
Join Stacey and Becca as they offer applicants tips for processing the disappointment of rejection, insight into the admissions decision process, and recommendations for how applicants can optimize th...
12 Des 202412min
29: Early Action and Early Decision Deferrals: What They Mean and What You Can Do About It!
Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss what being deferred means and what you can do to improve your odds of admission in the Regular Decision application round—both for your top-choice school and the ...
10 Des 202411min
28: The College Essay Advisors Assessment Service Option (Bonus episode!)
Join Stacey and Becca as they offer listeners insight as to what applicants can expect upon signing up for an expert assessment of their college essay draft(s) and discuss their methods for constructi...
29 Aug 20247min
27: College Essay Brainstorming Exercises (Part 3: Objects)
Join Stacey and Becca as they walk you through one of their favorite ways of brainstorming for the personal statement: the object exercise! Take a look around your room and identify a few objects that...
22 Aug 202415min
26: How to Write About Hardship and Trauma in Your College Essay
Join Stacey and Becca as they discuss strategies for writing essays about hardship that emphasize positive qualities that will empower you to succeed in higher education, rather than relying on common...
15 Aug 202419min
25: The Dos and Don’ts of the Activity Essay
Join Stacey and Becca as they review common Activity Essay prompts, discuss the purpose of the essay within the scope of the larger application, offer guidance on which of your activities to expand up...
8 Aug 202416min
24: How to Write About Religion, Faith, & Politics in Your College Essay
Join Stacey and Becca as they weigh the risks and benefits of writing about religion, faith, and politics in your college essay. Can applicants address potentially controversial topics without polariz...
1 Aug 202421min
